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Some question Michael Jordan's motives in addressing social issues, others applaud him

Owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan, watches on during their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Time Warner Cable Arena on Nov. 1, 2015, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan, watches on during their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Time Warner Cable Arena on Nov. 1, 2015, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
By Atlanta Journal-Constitution
July 26, 2016
ExploreMichael Jordan announced on Monday he will donate $2 million to two organizations that strive to improve community and police relations, according to ESPN's sports.

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